Olympics Faces Backlash Over Inclusion of Convicted Rapist in Dutch Volleyball Team

Calls for investigation grow as Steven Van de Velde, convicted of child rape, is set to compete in Paris 2024.

Steven Van de Velde was convicted in 2016 for raping a 12-year-old girl and served 13 months of a four-year sentence.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is under pressure to investigate how Van de Velde was allowed to compete.
Advocacy groups and public figures have criticized the decision, citing concerns about safety and the message it sends.
The Dutch Olympic Committee defends Van de Velde's inclusion, stating he has met all risk assessment thresholds and undergone rehabilitation.
Van de Velde will be isolated from other athletes and not reside in the Olympic Village during the Games.